Being busy and sick left me with no guest this week. I took the opportunity to talk about why & how I started the Michiana People Podcast, did a retrospective of the episodes to date, and threw out some ideas for the future. This podcast has meant a lot to me mostly because of the inspiring people I’ve met. I hope you have gained some knowledge and inspiration as well.

Steve Sult and a group of fellow graduates of John Adams High School are in the habit of helping the community. They do this through an annual variety show called Everybody Has a Story. This is an inspiring episode about a group of people who decided to make a difference instead of taking it easy. This year’s show proceeds will benefit Madison Primary School in the South Bend School system. You’ll hear why they are a deserving benefactor and about the people who make Everybody Has A Story work.

If you visit the Everybody Has A Story site, you can see & hear footage of previous shows, learn about his year’s players, and get tickets for the show. Check it out here:

Amber & Nate from Shiny Shiny Black sent me an advance copy of their “Wild Edges” EP. I loved it and put a few thoughts into audio format for you. I hope you check out their. I think you’ll like it. You still have some time to get some cool stuff on their Pledge Music Page. Here it is:

Jeff Thomas & Gary Stieglitz started off as home craft brewers. After they met at a school function, the idea for starting a brewery started to ferment. Now, Thomas & Stieglitz Brewing Co is a reality. With their new home on 5th St in Goshen, IN, Jeff & Gary are bringing their favorite craft brew to the world. The world (including me) is glad that they are. This was a great story and I really enjoyed learning about the brewing process.

Steve Martin started Ignition Music in 2012. Since then, he has filled many lives with some of the best live music going. He’s doing this in one of the best venue’s in the USA and it’s right here in little old Goshen, IN. If you have any interest in music, this is the podcast you should hear.